It's a step change in television technology which provides far clearer and more detailed pictures than normal "standard definition" TV. The benefits are especially suited to larger LCD and plasma display screens. Cinema-style surround sound is available on some programmes.
How can I receive HD?
HD is transmitted digitally. Each step in the transmission chain must be high definition to produce the end result on your screen. So you will need: to be watching special HD broadcasts; a new set top box to decode HD signals;
a TV set which is "HD Ready", meaning it can display HD pictures.
Initially HD will be available on satellite . For advice please contact us
What are the BBC's plans?
BBC will launch a BBC HD trial from mid 2006. It will include some of the best sport, drama, events and documentaries from BBC ONE and BBC TWO. BBC HD will be part time and show around two hours or more of programmes each day.
The BBC's HD programmes will be free to anyone who has the right equipment – an "HD Ready" display and satellite set top box.
Other broadcasters all over Europe are starting HD services also.
HUMAX HDCI-2000 HD will blow your mind. Television as you've never seen it, in vibrant colour, deeper detail, amazing clarity and resonant sound. High Definition TV will be the biggest revolution in TV for years. HD will bring you a cinema-like experience in your own home with sharper, clearer, more vibrant pictures and amazing sound quality on a selection of HD programmes. Once you've experienced it, you'll never want to go back.
Premiere HD Komplete with Decoder
Premier broadcast all the latest movies including those on box office as part of this package, they are a German broadcaster however a lot has original English language, which can include the football. You will get premiere league games and also every single champions league game along with some carling cup + FA cup. At the minute they are also broadcasting 1 Bundesliga game every week in High def, although very surprisingly they have lost the rights to the Bundesliga to lesser German broadcaster. This means that from next season on they will be showing more Premier league games and as they are available, they will be in HD.
Sky Italia HD (Italy) full package
Sky Italia has announced further details of its upcoming High Definition TV service, Sky HD. The Italian satellite TV platform’s new HDTV service will launch on 17 May, with live coverage of the European Champions League Cup Final. In June, the company will provide full coverage of the 2006 FIFA World Cup™, enabling subscribers with HD-ready equipment to immerse themselves in the panoramic view and razor-sharp detail, of all 64 matches. After the 2006 FIFA World Cup™, on 10 July, Sky Italia will launch four HD channels dedicated to movies, sport, nature and culture.
Premiere HD Komplete (Germany)
Premier broadcast all the latest movies including those on box office as part of this package, they are a German broadcaster however a lot has original English language, which can include the football. You will get premiere league games and also every single champions league game along with some carling cup + FA cup. At the minute they are also broadcasting 1 Bundesliga game every week in High def, although very surprisingly they have lost the rights to the Bundesliga to lesser German broadcaster. This means that from next season on they will be showing more Premier league games and as they are available, they will be in HD.
Humax HDPR-1000 HDTV with the new HUMAX PR-HD1000. HDTV Satellite-Receiver for Premiere Germany. With Nagravision card reader, 2 x CI-Slots and alphanumeric Display
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